The Missourian Award is a prestigious award that acknowledges the most accomplished citizens of Missouri. To be selected, one must be born in the state of Missouri and must have made an outstanding contribution to the state or nation in one of the following fields: civics, business, arts or politics.

“Missourians are among the top business leaders, educators, statesmen, writers and artists in our country.”

Ralph SlavensFounder, Missourian Award

Ralph Slavens, Founder the Missourian Award

The Missourian Award

The Missourian Award is a prestigious award that acknowledges the most accomplished citizens of Missouri.

To be selected, one must be born in the state of Missouri, or under exceptional circumstances, they may qualify by having spent significant time in the state and have made an outstanding contribution to the state or nation in one of the following fields: civics, business, arts or politics.

However, no person from the political field will be considered for this award until they have been out of an elected or appointed position for at least two years.